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Senior Software Engineer SMES

Camden, New Jersey
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris Space Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. Responsibilities include leading a software development team, analyzing requirements and the translation of requirements into working and maintainable solutions, planning the development, assigning budgets and tasks, tracking teams’ status, measuring teams work performed utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques and enforcing process across the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

The selected candidate will apply technical proficiency across various stages of our SDLC, gather requirements and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks. The selected candidate will be working as a lead team member on a Scrum team and will be instrumental in setting our direction and strategy for product and infrastructure development.

Essential Functions

  • Experience leading an Agile Software Team / Project, strong technical communication skills
  • Project planning, task definition and assignment; performance monitoring
  • Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as MagicDraw/Cameo
  • Developing Software utilizing Modern Cloud Application Development tools and standards
  • Support the engineering team members as a subject matter expert in application software application development, through guidance and direction to one or more software engineers
  • Investigate root cause of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team
  • Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware
  • Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
  • Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test
  • Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation
  • Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results
  • Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship eligible for a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience debugging application and cloud-based applications
  • Usage of Platform as a Service and Infrastructure as a Service technologies, such as VMWare, OpenShift, or similar

Preferred Additional Skills

  • Experience with Agile Scrum Practices
  • Experienced Rust developer is highly desired.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience developing device drivers and software for integrated communication systems
  • Experience with commercial telephony software packages, such as Asterisk
  • Experience with implement Risk Management Framework (RMF) security control across application software

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $86,000.00 - $139,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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